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A Blank Page: How to Beat Writer's Block
"A Blank Page" discusses the causes of writer's block as well as methods for preventing and overcoming it.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
"A Blank Page" discusses the causes of writer's block as well as methods for preventing and overcoming it.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
A Short Bio of Irving Layton
A profile of poet Irving Layton.
canadian • literature • irving layton • israel lazarovitch • david layton
A profile of poet Irving Layton.
canadian • literature • irving layton • israel lazarovitch • david layton
Characterization
Discusses types of characters, character traits, and how to reveal character to the reader.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Discusses types of characters, character traits, and how to reveal character to the reader.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Critiquing: A Gift You Can Give
Discusses the ability of everyone to give a critique to another author, regardless of experience and gives general ideas of what to look for when reviewing another's work.
novel • novels • book • books • critique
Discusses the ability of everyone to give a critique to another author, regardless of experience and gives general ideas of what to look for when reviewing another's work.
novel • novels • book • books • critique
Developing Better Writing Habits
This article gives general suggestions and guidelines for developing effective writing habits and strategies.
novel • writing • write • writer • author
This article gives general suggestions and guidelines for developing effective writing habits and strategies.
novel • writing • write • writer • author
Documentation Lifecycle
See the document lifecycle Vicki uses as a map each time she starts a new project.
document • lifecycle • documentation • flowchart • technical writing
See the document lifecycle Vicki uses as a map each time she starts a new project.
document • lifecycle • documentation • flowchart • technical writing
Fat Free Writing - Part Two
Second article in the Fat Free Writing Series
fat • free • writing • technical • writer
Second article in the Fat Free Writing Series
fat • free • writing • technical • writer
Finding Focus
Great travel articles offer focussed glimpses of a traveller's experience. Find focus for your next article!
travel writer • travel • writing • freelance • writer
Great travel articles offer focussed glimpses of a traveller's experience. Find focus for your next article!
travel writer • travel • writing • freelance • writer
Genre Spotlight: Romance
Genre Spotlight: Romance provides information on the genre of romance, tips for writing romance novels, and resources for romance writers.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Genre Spotlight: Romance provides information on the genre of romance, tips for writing romance novels, and resources for romance writers.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Honesty and Ethics in Writing Non-Fiction
Honesty and ethics are essential elements in non-fiction writing and never more so than in the memoir, autobiography and biography genres.
writing biographies • writing autobiographies • writing memoirs • writer soul searching • avoid liability
Honesty and ethics are essential elements in non-fiction writing and never more so than in the memoir, autobiography and biography genres.
writing biographies • writing autobiographies • writing memoirs • writer soul searching • avoid liability
How to Find Writers Markets Online
This article will teach you how to use search engines online to find more, and better-paying, online and offline writers markets.
wrtiers markets • freelance writing • freelance writers • freelance writing gigs • writers guidelines
This article will teach you how to use search engines online to find more, and better-paying, online and offline writers markets.
wrtiers markets • freelance writing • freelance writers • freelance writing gigs • writers guidelines
How Writer's Block Can be Beneficial
Writer's block offers a wonderful opportunity to take a break from the writing process and focus, instead, on advancing one's career as a writer.
writing • writer • writing process • writer's block • writing project
Writer's block offers a wonderful opportunity to take a break from the writing process and focus, instead, on advancing one's career as a writer.
writing • writer • writing process • writer's block • writing project
Idea Book
The freelance writer’s Idea Book. The secret ingredient for publishing success.
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The freelance writer’s Idea Book. The secret ingredient for publishing success.
freelance writing • writing • writer • idea book
It's Your World: Setting Your Novel
This article gives tips on choosing an appropriate setting, developing it, and conveying it to your readers.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This article gives tips on choosing an appropriate setting, developing it, and conveying it to your readers.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Look Who's Talking: Establishing Point of View
This article explains the various aspects of point of view and gives tips on conveying it to the reader and keeping it consistent.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This article explains the various aspects of point of view and gives tips on conveying it to the reader and keeping it consistent.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
QUESTION: Advice about Technical Writing
Vicki gives advice about becoming a technical writer, getting education, and creating writing samples.
documentation • advice • technical writing • tech writer • degree
Vicki gives advice about becoming a technical writer, getting education, and creating writing samples.
documentation • advice • technical writing • tech writer • degree
Recovering the Writing Muses
Every writer, whether emerging or new at the craft needs to reclaim their Muse and motivation from time to time. Writers' events are great places to do this.
muses • writers conferences • writers workshops • libris award • hugo award
Every writer, whether emerging or new at the craft needs to reclaim their Muse and motivation from time to time. Writers' events are great places to do this.
muses • writers conferences • writers workshops • libris award • hugo award
Scenes: The Building Blocks of Novels
This articles discusses types of scenes and gives tips for writing and linking them.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This articles discusses types of scenes and gives tips for writing and linking them.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Start a Local Critique Group
Guidelines on starting a critique group: organization, finding members, submission policies, etc.
critique groups • writers groups • fiction writing • beginning writers • genre writing
Guidelines on starting a critique group: organization, finding members, submission policies, etc.
critique groups • writers groups • fiction writing • beginning writers • genre writing
SUMMER READING
Reading lists will help you find new fodder for your information mill, and keep you from suffering from reading-withdrawal.
reading list information writing resources writer
Reading lists will help you find new fodder for your information mill, and keep you from suffering from reading-withdrawal.
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Tell it Like it is: The Art of Exposition
"Tell it Like it is," discusses the use of exposition in a novel, plus the difference between "telling" and "showing."
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
"Tell it Like it is," discusses the use of exposition in a novel, plus the difference between "telling" and "showing."
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
The Double Benefit of Magazine Research
Can researching your topic in a magazine make you money? It can if you do it right...
writing • editor • writer • history • magazine
Can researching your topic in a magazine make you money? It can if you do it right...
writing • editor • writer • history • magazine
The End is Near
This article, last in a three part series, discusses how to effectivly end your novel.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This article, last in a three part series, discusses how to effectivly end your novel.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
The Green Travel Article
Editors are hip to the ecotourism trend and welcome articles with a green theme.
ecotourism • green travel • travel writing • travel writer
Editors are hip to the ecotourism trend and welcome articles with a green theme.
ecotourism • green travel • travel writing • travel writer
The International Interview
Join Sara in her look at the art and folly of interviewing in a foreign tongue!
spain • travel • travel writing • writing • freelance writing
Join Sara in her look at the art and folly of interviewing in a foreign tongue!
spain • travel • travel writing • writing • freelance writing
The Middle of the Road
This article, the second of a three part series, discusses how to keep your novel interesting from beginning to end.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This article, the second of a three part series, discusses how to keep your novel interesting from beginning to end.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
The Terror of Topics
Selecting a topic for historical writing can be as simple as a look around your house.
history • writing • historical • writer • write
Selecting a topic for historical writing can be as simple as a look around your house.
history • writing • historical • writer • write
Think Globally!
Review of Michael Sedge's book, The Writer's and Photographer's Guide to Global Markets. This is an excellent reference for freealancers wanting to break into international publications.
writer • freelance writing • freelance writer • global market • marketing
Review of Michael Sedge's book, The Writer's and Photographer's Guide to Global Markets. This is an excellent reference for freealancers wanting to break into international publications.
writer • freelance writing • freelance writer • global market • marketing
To Speak or Not to Speak: Creating Dazzling Dialogue, Part I
Part one of "To Speak or not to Speak," discusses differences between written and spoken speech, types of dialogue, functions of dialogue, and how to give each character his or her own voice.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Part one of "To Speak or not to Speak," discusses differences between written and spoken speech, types of dialogue, functions of dialogue, and how to give each character his or her own voice.
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To Speak or Not to Speak: Creating Dazzling Dialogue, Part II
Part two of "To Speak or Not to Speak," discusses dialects, dialogue tags, punctuating dialogue, and some DOs and DON'Ts of good dialogue.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Part two of "To Speak or Not to Speak," discusses dialects, dialogue tags, punctuating dialogue, and some DOs and DON'Ts of good dialogue.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Travel the World, then Write and Sell!
Review of Louise Purwin Zobel's handbook for travel writers.
travel writing • travel writer • review • columnist
Review of Louise Purwin Zobel's handbook for travel writers.
travel writing • travel writer • review • columnist
Travel Writing 101, Part II
Part II of Gary Crucefix's article for travel writers. Great info on travel markets!
travel writing • travel writer • writing markets • freelance writing
Part II of Gary Crucefix's article for travel writers. Great info on travel markets!
travel writing • travel writer • writing markets • freelance writing
What in the World Will I Write About?
"What in the World Will I Write About?" offers tips and guidelines on developing story ideas. It gives example sources as well as information on finding oher sources.
write • writing • writer • writers • author
"What in the World Will I Write About?" offers tips and guidelines on developing story ideas. It gives example sources as well as information on finding oher sources.
write • writing • writer • writers • author
Writer's Software Companion
Review of Writer's Software Companion, a tool for fiction writers that aids in plotting, characterization and problem-solving.
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Review of Writer's Software Companion, a tool for fiction writers that aids in plotting, characterization and problem-solving.
review • software review • writing software • writers software • writer's software companion
Writing Gigs for New Writers
If you are planning to become a freelance writer, you may want to know how to start searching for writing opportunities. Here are several avenues you may wish to explore.
freelance writing • writing career • writer networks • writing articles • writing for content-based websites
If you are planning to become a freelance writer, you may want to know how to start searching for writing opportunities. Here are several avenues you may wish to explore.
freelance writing • writing career • writer networks • writing articles • writing for content-based websites
Breaking Writer's Block
Practical tips to help overcome writer's block.
breaking writers block • ten effective methods for better writing • overcoming writers block • writing tips • writers block tips
Practical tips to help overcome writer's block.
breaking writers block • ten effective methods for better writing • overcoming writers block • writing tips • writers block tips
Have You Been Over-paying the IRS?
Relying heavily on information provided by Elizabeth Klungness and found in her book, <i>Tax Tips for Writers</i>, this article shows how every writer can save money at tax time.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Relying heavily on information provided by Elizabeth Klungness and found in her book, <i>Tax Tips for Writers</i>, this article shows how every writer can save money at tax time.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
In The Beginning
This article, the first of a three part series, discusses the beginning of your novel from the opening hook to the first few chapters.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
This article, the first of a three part series, discusses the beginning of your novel from the opening hook to the first few chapters.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
The Novelist's Bible: Creating a Project File
The article explains how to create a project file to help you stay organized and maintain consistency throughout your novel.
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The article explains how to create a project file to help you stay organized and maintain consistency throughout your novel.
novel • novels • novelist • write • writes
Balancing Writing and Motherhood
Sometimes writing when you have kids feels impossible, but it isn't. Here are some tips on how to be successful both as writer and a mother.
balancing writing and motherhood • mother writers • how to write with kids • moms who write • setting writing goals
Sometimes writing when you have kids feels impossible, but it isn't. Here are some tips on how to be successful both as writer and a mother.
balancing writing and motherhood • mother writers • how to write with kids • moms who write • setting writing goals
Breaking Through Writer's Block
Even the most prolific writer is waylaid on occasion by writer's block. Three techniques to bust the inner critic, regain the attention of your muse and help you write.
writer’s block • julia cameron the artist’s way • morning pages • free writing • speed writing
Even the most prolific writer is waylaid on occasion by writer's block. Three techniques to bust the inner critic, regain the attention of your muse and help you write.
writer’s block • julia cameron the artist’s way • morning pages • free writing • speed writing
Changing Points Of View in Autobiographies
For any writer who suffers from the seven chapter itch, having a basic but drastic change happen mid book can have brilliant results.
writing autobiography • writer's block • exciting autobiography • varied points of view • third or first person
For any writer who suffers from the seven chapter itch, having a basic but drastic change happen mid book can have brilliant results.
writing autobiography • writer's block • exciting autobiography • varied points of view • third or first person
Creating a Writer's Resume
A writer's resume is an integral part of a writer's portfolio. If your CV is professional and well-written, it should help you get a writing job.
writer's resume • how to writing resume • writing cv • applying for writing jobs • writer's resume format
A writer's resume is an integral part of a writer's portfolio. If your CV is professional and well-written, it should help you get a writing job.
writer's resume • how to writing resume • writing cv • applying for writing jobs • writer's resume format
Do Children’s Writers Need Agents?
Children's books are one of the few areas left where publishers are often open to unagented submissions. As a children's writer, do you need an agent for your book?
literary agents • book agents • childrens books • childrens writing • childrens writers
Children's books are one of the few areas left where publishers are often open to unagented submissions. As a children's writer, do you need an agent for your book?
literary agents • book agents • childrens books • childrens writing • childrens writers
Elements of a Successful Novel
"Elements of a Successful Novel" gives an overview of novel writing essentials. These include: theme, characterization, plot, point of view, setting, and dialogue.
novel • novels • write • writer • writers
"Elements of a Successful Novel" gives an overview of novel writing essentials. These include: theme, characterization, plot, point of view, setting, and dialogue.
novel • novels • write • writer • writers
Five Websites for Mother Writers
If you're a busy mom trying to keep writing, here are five literary websites specifically for mothers. Hip Mama, MotherVerse and others are there for you.
mothers who write • mom writers • brain child • literary mama • moms who write
If you're a busy mom trying to keep writing, here are five literary websites specifically for mothers. Hip Mama, MotherVerse and others are there for you.
mothers who write • mom writers • brain child • literary mama • moms who write
Free Products to Review Blog
Later we will discuss making money online with your blog. Today, we will discuss how to get free products to review for your blog.
blog • blog • blogger • blogger • blogging
Later we will discuss making money online with your blog. Today, we will discuss how to get free products to review for your blog.
blog • blog • blogger • blogger • blogging
How to Get Your First Publication
If you're a new writer with no previous publication credits, how do you get editors to take you seriously?
first time publication • getting published • tips for beginning writers • how to get published • build a writing portfolio
If you're a new writer with no previous publication credits, how do you get editors to take you seriously?
first time publication • getting published • tips for beginning writers • how to get published • build a writing portfolio
How to Not Write a Bad Poem
Approaching poetry from the perspective of how to write well can often be better accomplished by knowing what makes a poem truly horrible in the first place.
poetry • poetry writing • how to write a good poem • creative writing • overcoming writers block. writing poetry
Approaching poetry from the perspective of how to write well can often be better accomplished by knowing what makes a poem truly horrible in the first place.
poetry • poetry writing • how to write a good poem • creative writing • overcoming writers block. writing poetry
Joining Short Story Contests
Creative writing teachers, contest judges and editors are quick to spot certain warning signs that immediately peg an author as an amateur.
contests • writing contests • writing • craft of writing • beginning writers
Creative writing teachers, contest judges and editors are quick to spot certain warning signs that immediately peg an author as an amateur.
contests • writing contests • writing • craft of writing • beginning writers
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